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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.55, 4,093.23 and 1,170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.55, 4,093.23 and 1,170.25 is: 1,754.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.55 : 4,093.23 = 1,170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.55/4,093.23 = 1,170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.55x = 4,093.23 × 1,170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.55x = 4,790,096.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,096.56/2,729.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.90

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